Special Education Teacher; LBS

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

Our clients are seeking a dedicated Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) to provide specialized instruction and support to students with significant emotional, behavioral, and learning needs in a therapeutic day school environment. The school serves K-12 students who require a highly structured educational setting with intensive academic, behavioral, and clinical support services.

Schools are located in Park Ridge.

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide differentiated and specialized instruction based on student needs and goals.
• Assess academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
• Collaborate with therapists, paraprofessionals, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Maintain a structured, therapeutic classroom environment that promotes student success.
• Implement positive behavior support strategies and classroom management techniques.
• Participate in IEP meetings, progress reporting, and case management activities.
• Foster student growth in academics, social skills, emotional regulation, and independence.

• Holds a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement.
• Has experience working with students with emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities.
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and behavior intervention skills.
• Thrives in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Is committed to creating positive educational outcomes for students with complex needs.

• Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral‑health.
• Compensation processed weekly.
• Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• Accessibility to grow professionally.